Defence News

Brahmos spy-ring probe goes deeper; Is honey-trap Pak ISI's best espionage tool?

The ISI would profile the scientists and then get in touch with them using fake online profiles of women. The fake handles then trap the victim through vulgar chats and erotic video calls.

Oct 9, 2018

'Air war' thickens after S-400 deal; Pakistan orders 48 multi-role strike drones from China

With Russia starting deliveries of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system to India in 2020, the air power balance in the region will decisively tilt in favour of India.

Oct 9, 2018

Here's why US will benefit by not punishing India for buying Russia's S-400 missile system

Lobbyists in Washington are trying hard for unbiased implementation of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) but the Trump administration has sought waiver clause in CAATSA specifically for India.

Oct 8, 2018

Air Force Day: India celebrates 86th anniversary of guardians of the sky

The IAF is at the forefront of the country's defence and has taken part in every conflict India has taken part since its inception.

Oct 8, 2018

Reality check of Indian defence force's latest addition S-400 missile system

Every equipment comes with its own set of strengths and weaknesses and S-400 is no special.

Oct 7, 2018

Air Force Day: IAF beast MiG-29 gets much-needed upgrade; gains in lethality, ferocity

The now upgraded India Air Force's beast -- MiG-29 is capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks, Flight Lieutenant Karan Kohli said.

Oct 7, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces intensify vehicle checking, frisking ahead of local body polls

The first phase of the local body polls begins on Monday. Security forces have intensified vehicle checking, frisking and area domination in the city as well as in the other areas of the valley in the run-up to the polls.

Oct 7, 2018

India's latest military acquisition S-400 missile system can knock out 36 aerial targets simultaneously

The air defence system can detect any aerial target, including stealth fighter aircraft out to a range of 600km and shoot down hostile targets 400km away.

Oct 6, 2018

T-14 Armata battle tank top priority for Army Chief Bipin Rawat's Russia visit

The process to procure the future ready combat vehicles for the Indian Army was initiated in November 2017 and at the moment there are three contenders: T-14 Armata, Ukraine's Oplot and South Korea's K2 Black Panther main battle tanks.

Oct 4, 2018

Final hearings in Kulbhushan Jadav's case to start from February 18 at International Court of Justice

A Pakistan military court sentenced Jadhav, an ex-naval officer, to death on charges of spying in April 2017.

Oct 4, 2018

Why S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is a game-changer for India vis-à-vis Pakistan

With a range of 400km, the radars of the S-400 system can cover almost the whole of Pakistani airspace and track almost all kinds of aircraft taking off, flying and landing.

Oct 3, 2018

China constructing bomb-proof shelters to house fighter planes at Lhasa airfield

Bomb-proof shelters are critical in the event of hostilities breaking out. Aircraft which are usually parked in the open are vulnerable to air and missile strikes. Keeping them in shelters puts them out of harm's way and ready to fight when the need arises.

Oct 3, 2018

Made-for-India Rafale won't be ready in time to participate in Bengaluru's air show: IAF

India ordered 36 Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault Aviation of France in a controversial deal worth Rs 59,000 crore and the first plane is expected to arrive in the country in September 2019.

Oct 1, 2018

Indian Army all set to get new rifles and carbines

US-based SIG Sauer small arms manufacturer's SIG 716 battle rifle and United Arab Emirates-based Caracal's CAR 816 CQB carbine have emerged as lowest bidders in their respective categories.

Sep 30, 2018

Another surgical strike? Home Minister Rajnath Singh's cryptic comments hint at cross-border action

Singh made this statement while talking about BSF Head Constable Narendra Singh's murder across the border in Pakistan recently.

Sep 29, 2018